Cost Accountant - Saint-Gobain (California)
The Cost Accountant will facilitate business plans and operational decisions by generating and analyzing financial reports and shop floor reporting.
Specific duties will encompass the following:
Cost Maintenance: work order reporting and analysis, product costing, cost roll-up, assist with internal procedures and policies. Run labor reporting and analysis. Assist with Inventory: cycle count audits, inventory account reconciliation, inventory reserve maintenance and analysis, inventory slow moving and obsolete.
Monthly Close Process: Perform journal entry posting, balance sheet reconciliations, Smart View data input and WCM data inputs.
Reporting & Analysis: Assist with site-specific financials, various variance analysis and department spending analysis. Maintain weekly score card matrix.
Fixed Asset Maintenance: Maintain a fixed asset roll forward schedule; work with project manager to confirm asset status. Ensure all fixed assets are placed into service timely.
In addition, the Cost Accountant will undertake metrics, assist controller with special projects and audit request.
+ Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Business, or related field of study.
+ One plus year of experience with cost accounting, financial analysis, effective communication skill is required.
+ One plus year of experience with month end close and balance sheet reconciliations
+ One plus year of experience in accounting/Finance in manufacturing environment.
+ Must have sufficient understanding and knowledge of IT technology and Microsoft products is required
+ QAD ERP Experience is a plus.
+ Assist with cost accounting function within assigned site. Specifically, as it relates to product costs, and processes. Manage, analyze and report financial results of the Manufacturing facility. Specifically work orders and inventory related activities.
+ Perform month end close related duties (journals entries, balance sheet reconciliations, Smart View inputs) and financial analysis.
+ Assist controller with special projects and audit request.
Saint-Gobain provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Saint-Gobain is an equal opportunity employer of individuals with disabilities and supports the hiring of veterans.
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